On Saturdays, a nice long walk in nature can really clear the mind and help ground you. While out walking, look for 3 or 4 interesting leaves with different shapes and textures. Be sure they’re relatively flat and not too thick, because I’m going to show you how to make some leaf print art with them! Besides the 3 or 4 interesting leaves you find, you’ll also need some heavy-duty paper, acrylic paints in various colors, paintbrushes, and paper towels. Be sure to cover your work surface with newspaper or a protective covering, too. Squeeze a small amount of acrylic paint onto a palette or paper plate. Select the colors you'd like to use for your leaf prints. Using a paintbrush, apply a thin, even layer of acrylic paint onto the underside of each leaf. Ensure that the entire surface of the leaf is covered with paint. Carefully flip the painted leaf over and place it paint-side down onto the paper. Gently press down on the leaf to transfer the paint onto the paper. Hold it in place for a few seconds to ensure a good transfer. Slowly lift the leaf off the paper to reveal your leaf print! You should see the outline and texture of the leaf left behind on the paper. Continue making leaf prints using different leaves and colors until you're satisfied with the composition. Experiment with overlapping prints, varying colors, and different arrangements to create visually interesting designs. Add texture or details - If desired, use a smaller paintbrush to add extra details or texture to your leaf prints. You can enhance the prints with additional paint strokes or patterns. Let your acrylic paint leaf prints dry completely before handling or displaying them. You can use a hairdryer on a low setting to speed up the drying process if needed. Once dry, your leaf print art is ready to be displayed! Frame it for wall art, use it as a greeting card, or give to a friend as a handmade gift. And as always, I’d love to see what you made today, whether it’s leaf prints or a piece in your medium of choice. I’ll always be here to admire your creative output! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻